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HEALTH INFORMATION AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS

It is imperative that we have current and valid telephone numbers to reach you in an emergency situation. Please keep us updated throughout the school year of any changes on Genesis Parent Access:

1. Under Forms Tab - Complete the Health Information form for each child.
2. Under Contacts (button in upper right corner)
a. Review and update your phone and email information (Guardian 1 and Guardian 2).
b. Provide at least two emergency Contacts with phone numbers. The Emergency Contact
should be a neighbor or nearby relative who will assume temporary care of your child
if you cannot be reached. The Emergency Contact SHOULD NOT be your child's doctor.
Note: Once completed, the Health Information and Contacts will be available for viewing by the school nurse

MANAGEMENT: Head lice information for parents:

Head lice (pediculosis) infestation is common in the United States among children 3 – 12 years of age. Head lice are not a health hazard and are not responsible for the spread of any disease. The most common symptom of lice infestation is itching. If you notice your child scratching his or her head often, especially behind the ears or at the nape of the neck, check for lice. Also, do frequent checks when you know of a lice outbreak in your child’s school.

Child Safe Program

In the event that your child will be absent or late to school, you must call the Child Safe voice mail(973)263-4344 ext. 1 and leave a message. This call can be made at any time prior to 9:00 a.m. on the day of absence.

Guidelines for Parents

Prevention of the spread of communicable diseases in schools and other places where children gather calls for cooperation between home and school. Click on the above heading to view the Communicable Disease Policy Notice and the requirements for re-entry to school. The diseases mentioned must be reported to the school. If you have any questions, please call the School Nurse.

While your child is attending a public school in the Parsippany – Troy Hills School District, he/she will be required to have a physical examination periodically. By law, these examinations are required for the following:

All new students entering the Parsippany – Troy Hills School District are required to have a physical examination. Click on the Grades K – 4 Physical Examination Form heading to download the appropriate physical form for the physician to complete. Make a copy of the form to keep for your own records before sending the original completed form to theSchool Nurse.

In addition, although not required, we urge you to obtain subsequent medical examinations at least one time during each developmental stage at early childhood (preschool through grade three), preadolescence (grades four through six) and adolescence (grades seven through twelve).
Click on the Fifth Grade Physical Examination Form heading to download the appropriate physical form for the physician to complete. Make a copy of the form to keep for your own records before sending the original completed form to the School Nurse.

If your child receives any immunizations throughout the school year, please send a copy of the updated record to the School Nurse. This will enable the Nurse to maintain accurate health records for your child. Click on the heading for a list of the required immunizations for entry into New Jersey schools.

The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services has amended the immunization requirements for all students born after January 1,1997 and entering the 6th grade on or after September 1, 2008. Students will now be required to receive one dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) given no earlier than the 10th birthday and one dose of a meningococcal containing vaccine (meningitis) such as the medically-preferred meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Written proof must be provided to the school nurse. As per state guidelines, failure to provide this information will exclude your child from school until vaccines are completed and proof presented. Click on the above heading to read the requirements for entry into Grade 6.

If it is necessary for your child to take medication in school,please be aware that the BOARD of EDUCATION has a strict policy in place that includes both prescription and over-the-counter/non-prescription medications.
For administration of all medicine in school, your doctor must complete the school medication form available below. Please contact me with any questions.

Have your child’s physician complete the above Medication Authorization form. Parents must bring in the medication in its original container. Students are not permitted to carry medication on them. Click on the Medication Policy heading for further information. Yearly updates are required.

Under certain circumstances, a physician may deem a student able to self-administer and carry a medication on their person. This order form is used for medications used for allergic reactions, asthma, or insulin. Yearly updates are required.

If your child is diagnosed with a life-threatening food allergy, the physician must complete the Food Allergy Action Plan. Click on the heading to download the appropriate form. Yearly updates are required.

If your child is diagnosed with a seizure disorder, the physician must complete the Seizure Action Plan. Yearly updates are required. Parents must complete the Parent Questionnaire. Click on the heading to download the appropriate form.

New Jersey State Law requires all students to participate in a physical education program unless excused by a physician. However, for reasons of temporary illness or injury, a student may be excused up to three (3) days, upon receipt of a note from the parent. A note from a physician is required to be excused from physical education beyond 3 days. Please note: If a student is excused from physical education, he/she may not participate in recess activities, such as running, playing games, or playing on equipment.